About FHV
Creating opportunities. Shaping progress.
The greatest potential lies in interdisciplinary collaboration. Guided by this conviction, FHV – Vorarlberg University of Applied Sciences has been bringing together people from different disciplines and walks of life for over 30 years — people who share a vision, explore new paths and actively shape the future.
With forward-looking degree programmes in the fields of engineering, business, design, social work and health, as well as practice-oriented research, FHV creates opportunities to shape the development of the region, foster innovation and support personal growth.
FHV in figures (current academic year)
20+
degree
programmes
~1.700
students
49 %
part-time
students
100+
international
partner universities
100 %
subsidiary of the
State of Vorarlberg
€ 6,8 mio.
research volume
(2025)
80+
partner
companies
~380
employees
What sets FHV apart
Education and research are key to a sustainable and future-ready society. FHV – Vorarlberg University of Applied Sciences provides motivated people in the region with access to higher education and educates the next generation of skilled professionals and leaders — a privilege and a responsibility alike. As one of Austria’s leading universities of applied sciences in research, FHV works on innovative and practice-oriented topics such as artificial intelligence, digital transformation, the circular economy, the energy transition and the future of healthcare.
- Innovative: Pioneering degree content, excellent research, state-of-the-art infrastructure
- Collaborative: Individual support and a strong sense of shared responsibility
- Connecting: Bringing together talent, expertise and knowledge
- Explorative: Open to new developments and diverse perspectives
- Forward-thinking: Courageously forging new paths — with responsibility for tomorrow
What the FHV stands for
Sustainability
Sustainability is firmly embedded in the FHV’s strategy. As a founding member of the ‘Alliance of Sustainable Universities’, the FHV combines environmental, social and economic aspects into a holistic approach. Sustainability shapes the university’s development, its day-to-day operations, and its teaching and research, and is also reflected in the ongoing development of the FHV campus. Renovation, extension and new-build projects combine environmental responsibility with an attractive place to learn, work and spend time.
Family-friendliness
Work and family, studies and care responsibilities – anyone who has to balance both needs an environment that makes this possible. This is precisely where the FHV comes in. Staff benefit from remote working and flexible working hours, as well as a quota of childcare places. Structured maternity and paternity leave management and extended care leave for relatives are also part of the package. For students with care responsibilities, there is, for example, the option of part-time study or study breaks, as well as flexibility regarding attendance requirements.
Open university culture
Equal opportunities and diversity are key areas of focus for the FHV. By signing the ‘Diversity Charter’, the FHV is committed to an open university culture and to valuing everyone associated with it – regardless of gender, skin colour, nationality, ethnic origin, religion or belief, disability, age, sexual orientation and identity. To this end, the FHV strengthens the inclusion of under-represented groups, expands support services and promotes awareness as well as specialist and practical skills.
